Unit 1 Vocabulary Test

Give a synonym for rival.

• opponent

• friend

• coworker

• boss

What is the definition of gasp?

• to let out air quickly

• to breathe in slowly

• to clutch quickly

• to breathe in quickly

Which of these is an antonym for rare?

• unusual

• antique

• new

• common

What is the definition of persevere?

• to give up quickly because something is difficult

• to dislike something because it is hard

• to finish something because it is easy

• to keep working on something even though it is difficult

In which sentence could the word fragile belong?

• The old woman's bones are ____ so she must be careful.

• It was a ______ pillow, so we were able to toss it around.

• He was ____ about the big test.

• The antiques are ____ and will never break.

What is the meaning of loathe?

• to grasp the meaning of

• to oppose or detest

• to acknowledge

• to be passionate about

What does it mean to oppose ?

• to vote for

• to love

• to be against

• to be literal

Which is a synonym for diverse?

• same

• varied

• alike

• common

What is a synonym for the word calculate?

• determine

• unsolved

• repeat

• question

What is the meaning of the word acquire?

• to be passionate about

• to claim

• to obtain

• to give